The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has initiated a unique project in conjunction with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), which is seeking submissions from workers all over Ireland.
The Ethical Workplace initiative is taking place throughout the month of March and members are invited to take part in the initiative by responding to the question: What does an Ethical Workplace Mean to You?
The central aim of the project is to ensure that the voice of workers is heard in this crucial debate. You can add your voice to the discussion by visiting the Ethical Workplace website.
You can submit your response by writing, or you can post a picture, upload a video, and get involved on Twitter using #ethicswork.
The Ethical Workplace initiative will run until Tuesday 31st March. All the submissions will be collated and presented to President Higgins, at a celebration event in Liberty Hall in April.
IMPACT general secretary Shay Cody said “this is a wonderful opportunity for members to share their views on the ethical workplace. President Higgins has opened up a valuable debate.
Shay said that members now have the opportunity to get stuck into the discussion. “Trade unions have been working, since the beginning of the labour movement, to shape and influence the workplace as an ethical environment. As Ireland emerges out of its economic crisis, we need to talk about how we shape the next phase of development in the workplace. IMPACT members are well placed to make an informed and valuable contribution to this discussion” he said.
For further information about the project and to receive campaign materials please contact Helena Clarke at IMPACT’s Communications Unit.
